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# Pier Column
This section defines the circular pier column geometry and properties.
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**Navigation:** Substructure > Pier > Pier Column
For detailed parameter explanations, see the [Pier Column Reference](https://docs.openbrim.org/templates/steel-tub-girder-bridge-workflow/substructure-stg/pier-stg/pier-column-stg).
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## Steps
### Step 1: Navigate to Pier Column
Navigate to **Pier > Pier Column** in the tree view.
### Step 2: Assign Pier Caps
Click the **three-dot icon** on the **Cap** cell and set the pier caps according to the project, then enter the column names.
### Step 3: Define Column1 Section Data
Click the **three-dot icon** on the **Section Data** cell and select **Edit**.
Enter the following parameters for **Column1**:
| Parameter | Value |
| -------------------------------------- | ---------- |
| Section Length (Starts from Top) \[ft] | 35.25 |
| Start Section | ColSec\_P2 |
| End Section | ColSec\_P2 |
### Step 4: Define Remaining Column Sections
Repeat the previous steps for **Column2** and **Column3**:
**Column2:**
* Section Length \[ft]: **35.25**
* Start Section: **ColSec\_P2**
* End Section: **ColSec\_P2**
**Column3:**
* Section Length \[ft]: **30.58**
* Start Section: **ColSec\_P3**
* End Section: **ColSec\_P3**
### Step 5: Configure Offsets and Elevation
Enter the **Transverse Offset \[ft]** and **Bottom Elevation \[ft]** data as shown in the figure.
### Step 6: Configure FEM Settings
Navigate to the **FEM** tab to review or adjust finite element model settings.
Quick Tip: Transverse Offset Direction
Offset values use PGL (Project Geometry Line) as the reference point.
## Verification
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The completed pier columns are shown below.
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